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For the month of January, I\u2019ll be publishing one article<\/a> each week focused on New Year\u2019s resolutions. Today\u2019s post is about how to build a sustainable resolution\u2014one you\u2019re actually likely to follow for months, not just a few weeks.<\/p>\n

\"Young <\/p>\n

Measurable Goals<\/h4>\n

One of the biggest keys to a sustainable resolution is making it measurable. When a goal is quantifiable, it\u2019s easier to track progress and easier to know whether you\u2019re actually following through.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

Instead of:<\/strong> \u201cI want to drink more water.\u201d
\nTry:<\/strong> \u201cI want to consistently drink 64 ounces of water each day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead of:<\/strong> \u201cI want to garden more.\u201d
\nTry:<\/strong> \u201cThis year, I want to grow peppers and tomatoes in my garden in addition to my usual flowers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clear goals give you something concrete to work toward, rather than a vague idea that\u2019s easy to abandon.<\/p>\n

Reflect on What You Actually Want<\/h4>\n

Before committing to a resolution, it\u2019s worth asking yourself what will genuinely bring you satisfaction this year. We\u2019re constantly surrounded by messaging about what we *should* be doing to be healthy or productive\u2014drink lemon water every morning, wake up at 5 a.m., journal daily, overhaul your entire lifestyle. If that truly sounds appealing to you, great. But if it doesn\u2019t, forcing yourself into someone else\u2019s version of \u201chealthy\u201d is rarely sustainable.<\/p>\n

Personally, I\u2019ve learned that some habits just aren\u2019t for me. I enjoy writing, but journaling? I\u2019ve tried more than once, and it\u2019s still not something I enjoy. And that\u2019s okay. Resolutions are much easier to stick with when they\u2019re built around what you actually want to do, not what you feel pressured to do.<\/p>\n

For general guidance on why specific, realistic goals tend to be more successful, the American Psychological Association\u2019s overview of effective goal setting<\/a> explains how measurable and personally meaningful goals support long-term follow-through.<\/p>\n

Happy New Year, everyone. I hope you enjoyed this first post of Resolution January, and I\u2019m looking forward to continuing the series throughout the month.<\/p>\n

Written by Brigid Stakelum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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